
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on February 12. (Image courtesy: AFP)
Aishwarya plays Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarbjit Singh who died in a Pakistani jail.
The first look also includes a picture of actor Randeep Hooda, who plays the titular role.
As we said, Here's the surprise for all #AishwaryaRai & @RandeepHooda fans! #Sarbjitpic.twitter.com/QY2Tt8UT1h
— SARBJIT - 19th MAY (@SarbjitBiopic) February 17, 2016
While filming, Aishwarya met the real Dalbir Kaur, who campaigned relentlessly for her brother's release.
Real life Dalbir Kaur with reel life Dalbir Kaur. #Aishwaryapic.twitter.com/7gunsChVtT
— S (@RandomMusings98) February 16, 2016
Sarbjit is being shot in and around Amritsar in Punjab.
Aishwarya shooting for Sarbjit. Love her look in this movie. Cannot wait for the release! pic.twitter.com/Ostmh8vHr5
— S (@RandomMusings98) February 16, 2016
Randeep previously tweeted pictures of himself after his incredible make-under for the film - he lost 18 kilos in 28 days.
PLS DONT TRY THIS HOME!!
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) February 8, 2016
My #weightloss was done under strict supervision of a super specialist &my sis @Anjalihoodapic.twitter.com/4gtJ4g3W2P
Actress Richa Chadha will play the role of Sarbjit's wife Sukhpreet in the film.
Directed by Omung Kumar, Sarbjit will release on May 19.